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Murder on Everest
– When Derek Sodoc, only son of the world’s richest and most powerful
man dies attempting to climb Mt. Everest, questions are raised. Was it
the mountain? Or perhaps something more sinister. After reading the book
Abandoned on Everest that details Derek Sodoc’s untimely
death, Sodoc’s father convinces the surviving expedition members to
return to Everest – presumably to recover Derek’s body. With billions at
stake and a relentless father searching for someone to blame, everyone
is a suspect. Set against the backdrop of the world’s highest and
deadliest mountain, Murder on Everest is filled with intrigue, sex, betrayal and mystery. It is unlike any murder mystery you’ve ever read. Be sure to read Abandoned on Everest, the companion prequel to this exciting debut novel.

Murder on Elbrus – Murder on Elbrus begins with world famous mountaineer Scott Devlon scarcely recovered from the disaster told in Murder on Everest, when he is sent to observe an EU sponsored conference in southern Russia. This casual assignment turns deadly
with the murder of a Russian official atop Europe’s highest mountain.
Joined by the beautiful Natasha, the most powerful woman in the media
world, Scott must run for his life, uncertain
of her loyalties and true motives. Joined by a tread worn CIA agent, a
Russian mobster and Georgian nationalist, they flee across war torn
Chechnya with the Russian army in hot pursuit. Along the way ethnic
vendettas play out while old secrets are revealed. Scott can’t know
where his greater enemy lies: with him or on the fields of fire. Set
against the bleak terrain of the north Caucasus this action packed
thriller unfolds at a breakneck pace.

Murder on Mt. McKinley – Once again Scott Devlon is thrust into the middle of a murder mystery atop one of the world’s Seven Summits. In Murder on Mt. McKinley,
the chief executives of two rival oil companies attempting to construct
a new Alaska pipeline opt to merge their efforts, and reap billions in
profits. During the process, in celebration, they decide to climb Mt.
McKinley, the highest mountain in North America. What they don’t expect
are deaths. But they have enemies at every turn and one by one, that’s
what begins to happen. Can they all be accidents? Competitors, Russians,
Native American cultists, and environmental extremists, all have
motives. But would any of them stoop to murder to stop the development
of another oil field in Alaska? Or are the executives knocking each
other off? As the climbing team descends from the summit engulfed by a
violent lightning storm it becomes clear that murder is exactly what is
occurring.

Murder on Puncak Jaya – Adventurer Scott
Devlon is out to climb Puncak Jaya, one of the world’s Seven Summits.
Located between the Himalayas and Andes, Puncak Jaya is the highest
mountain in Oceania. But conquering this challenging peak is the least
of Devlon’s concerns. Situated in the heart of primitive New Guinea,
Puncak Jaya is one of the most forbidding regions on earth, home to
cannibals and headhunters. In this isolated land, Devlon begins by
slashing his way through a primordial jungle teaming with exotic and
deadly wildlife. His journey takes him to the icy precipice of Puncak
Jaya – only to find murder. Harrowing chases, rogue gold miners,
prehistoric tribal rites converge to deliver non-stop adventure and a
breathtaking climax atop the Pacific Rim.

Murder on Aconcagua – Hero Scott Devlon is once again sent by the US Defense Intelligence Agency on another climbing expedition. This time the mountain is Aconcagua, the highest in South America. His mission is to confirm a report that three Inca golden idols have
been discovered and are headed to Venezuelan strongman, Hugo Chavez.
Legend says he who possesses them is invincible. Scott’s assignment is
to prevent that from taking place but he quickly learns that there are
those who will stop at nothing, including murder, to get their hands on the idols.

Murder on Vinson Massif – Having failed to acquire the legendary golden Inca idols on Aconcagua in South America, Scott Devlon is hot on their trail. Kira Stern, former wife of Quentin,
has murdered to steal them and is now headed to Punta Arenas, Chile
where she hopes to sell them to Robert Ainsworth, a crazed international
arms dealer. Joined by Quentin, Scott soon
finds himself in Antarctica, compelled to join the expedition about to
attempt an unprecedented winter climb of Vinson Massif, the highest
mountain on the world’s most inhospitable continent. Murder and
treachery once again abound as the high tech expedition braves the
Antarctic night with temperatures falling below minus 100 degrees
Fahrenheit. Old friends and fresh enemies die as Scott seeks the lost
idols and in the end all perish save two.

Murder on Kilimanjaro – In Murder on Kilimanjaro,
the U.S. president attempts to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro with his long lost
son. Scott Devlon is summoned by the president to help guide and
accompany his entourage as they try to climb their way to the summit of
Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Along the way, all hell breaks loose.
Scott is called upon to not only try and save the president, but the
world. This mystery culminates Scott’s seven continental journey and
astounds the reader with unfathomable twists and turns as the plot
develops. A lot of old faces from Scott’s past surface and you’ll be
amazed what Quentin Stern does this time.

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About Me

Charles G. Irion is the award-winning author and founder of Irion Books LLC which includes Remodeling Hell, Autograph Hell, Car Dealer Hell and Divorce Hell. In addition, Charles has authored a series of murder mystery novels set against the backdrop of the Seven Summits; they are Murder on Everest, prequel Abandoned on Everest, Murder on Elbrus, Murder on Mt. McKinley, Murder on Puncak Jaya, Murder on Aconcagua, Murder on Vinson Massif and Murder on Kilimanjaro.

A successful investor and businessman, Irion is the founder of U. S. Park Investments, a company that owns and brokers manufactured home and RV communities. In addition, Charles released Roadkill Cooking for Campers - The Best Dang Wild Game Cookbook in the World.